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allergy

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

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noun

过敏，过敏症.

A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

Examples :

"My sister has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we always check food labels carefully at restaurants. "

我妹妹对花生严重过敏，所以我们在餐厅总是仔细检查食物标签。

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noun

过敏，过敏症。

Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.

Examples :

"My sister has a food allergy to peanuts. "

我妹妹对花生过敏，吃花生会引起过敏反应。

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noun

过敏，变态反应

Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.

Examples :

"After her first penicillin injection, Sarah developed an allergy, reacting with hives to a second dose. "

莎拉第一次注射青霉素后产生了过敏反应，第二次注射时，她身上出现了荨麻疹。

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noun

反感，厌恶。

An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

Examples :

"My younger brother has a strong allergy to loud noises; he finds them very unpleasant. "

我弟弟对嘈杂的声音非常反感, 觉得它们非常难受。